| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2011 Hyundai Elantra repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 99 repairs.
2011 Hyundai Elantra engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (69%)
Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Hyundai Elantra
Engine not specified
| 7900 mi | Light knocking sound from engine at idle after normal engine temperature is achieved. The knock rate increases with engine RPM but does not get louder RPM.The dealer suspects that it is a connecting rod problem.scheduled for returnto dealer |
2011 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 5000 mi | When exiting the vehicle I smelled antifreeze frequently. The dealer pressure tested it and said there was no leak and that I should be filling it with antifreeze every oil change. I can still smell it and keep adding antifreeze. |
| 25000 mi | There was a rattling noise under car when taking off. The dealer said a weld came loose on a heat sheild. |
| 60000 mi | The high pressure fuel pump went out. To start the car we would have to try and start the car multiple times to build the fuel pressure up so it would start. |
| 22000 mi | Dealer inspected for very noisy engine, similar to noisy valves/diesel sound. |
| 24000 mi | Replaced defective oil temp sensor |
| 48000 mi US $50 |
PCV hose had a leak in it. |
| 67000 mi | Ignition or It still happens and the dealer acts like there is nothing wrong. Sometimes it will not start, you have to turn key wait then turn downward and it will start. I replaced the battery, starter and it still did not correct problem |
| 82000 mi US $140 |
Coolant flush and fill |
| 102000 mi | Exhaust heat shield rattle when engine is not at full operating temp. |
| 112000 mi US $12 |
Engine oil drops on ground. May be leak from oil pressure sensor not yet repaired |
| 46500 mi | Replaced faulty transmission temperature sensor. |
| 28520 mi | Baffle came loose in muffler, causing rattling noise. Dealer replaced muffler and pipe under warranty. |
| 65100 mi C $165 |
Check engine light came on. Required ECM reflash with software supposed to prevent this error code from reoccurring. |
| 1240 mi | ECM flash update during 1st maintenance service |
| 4000 mi | Just an ECM Update, nothing else. I can't really tell any difference as far as before/after the update. |
| 30000 mi | Oil pan seal failure |
| 52900 mi US $330 |
Rough start, engine light on. Flushed fuel system and reset ECU. |
| 107000 mi US $300 |
Replaced Serpentine and alternator belts |
| 30000 mi US $175 |
Lifters make a loud ticking sound when engine is cold. It is very annoying. |
| 30000 mi | Intermittant failure of the starter circuit. Push the starter button, and the car comes to life electrically, but does not start. Wait a few minutes, and the car thyen starts. Dealer could not find the problem or fix it. Very disappointing. |
| 51460 mi C $100 |
replaced drive belt - ribbed serpentine belt |
| 67208 mi | a/c was blowing warm air, diagnosed as problem with previous ECM update - the ECM update was reversed |
| 67751 mi | short block replacement - covered by warranty noticed noises from engine on startup and was told that due to problem likely originating from factory 6 years ago this required major engine replacement |
| 71300 mi C $600 |
replace spark plugs replace intake manifold |
| 75454 mi | oil leaking from oil pan, resealed oil pan |
| 36700 mi | exhaust system was making unusual noise. a broken exhaust clamp was replaced. |
| 108000 mi US $301 |
Replace Oxygen sensor |
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